Sesame Free Crisp Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
Sweet, cool, and impossibly refreshing, this salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any summer table. Juicy watermelon cubes and crisp cucumber slices get tossed in a bright, simple dressing of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey, then finished with torn fresh mint that makes every bite feel alive. The short rest before serving is the secret — the watermelon releases its juice and mingles with the dressing to create a light, naturally sweet pool of flavor at the bottom of the bowl. For anyone navigating sesame sensitivities, this recipe is a genuine breath of fresh air. There are no hidden tahini-based dressings or sesame oil finishing touches to worry about — just clean, whole ingredients that do all the heavy lifting on their own. It works beautifully as a side for grilled dishes, a starter at a backyard cookout, or an afternoon snack when the heat is relentless. Simple, stunning, and completely stress-free to pull together.
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4 servings
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the watermelon cubes and sliced cucumber to a large mixing bowl.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and honey, if using, until combined.
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